Learning the Names of Animals in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Lesson Plan: Animals

Subject: French

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 11

Age: 6 years

Topic: Animals

Sub-topic: Learning the Names of Animals in French

Duration: 40 minutes

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Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify and name common animals in French.
2. Pronounce the names of animals correctly in French.
3. Use the names of animals in simple sentences.

Key Words:

• Chat (Cat)
• Chien (Dog)
• Lapin (Rabbit)
• Oiseau (Bird)
• Poisson (Fish)
• Lion (Lion)
• Éléphant (Elephant)
• Girafe (Giraffe)
• Tortue (Turtle)
• Singe (Monkey)

Set Induction:

The teacher shows pictures of various animals and asks pupils to identify them in their native language.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with common animals in their native language.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with pictures of animals
• Animal sounds recordings (optional)
• Animal-themed songs or rhymes in French

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils already know the names of animals in their native language.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Speaking skills
• Vocabulary building

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Pictures of animals
• Whiteboard and markers

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic French textbooks for Primary 1

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Content:

1. Animals:
   • Chat (Cat)
   • Chien (Dog)
   • Lapin (Rabbit)
   • Oiseau (Bird)
   • Poisson (Fish)
   • Lion (Lion)
   • Éléphant (Elephant)
   • Girafe (Giraffe)
   • Tortue (Turtle)
   • Singe (Monkey)

Examples:

• “Le chat miaule.” (The cat meows.)
• “Le chien aboie.” (The dog barks.)
• “Voici un lapin.” (Here is a rabbit.)

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Evaluation

1. ___ means Cat in French. a) Chat b) Chien c) Lapin d) Oiseau
2. ___ means Dog in French. a) Lion b) Chien c) Singe d) Tortue
3. ___ means Rabbit in French. a) Oiseau b) Lapin c) Éléphant d) Girafe
4. ___ means Bird in French. a) Poisson b) Lion c) Oiseau d) Singe
5. ___ means Fish in French. a) Chat b) Poisson c) Éléphant d) Tortue
6. ___ means Lion in French. a) Girafe b) Lion c) Singe d) Chien
7. ___ means Elephant in French. a) Tortue b) Éléphant c) Lapin d) Chat
8. ___ means Giraffe in French. a) Poisson b) Lapin c) Girafe d) Oiseau
9. ___ means Turtle in French. a) Singe b) Tortue c) Chat d) Chien
10. ___ means Monkey in French. a) Éléphant b) Lion c) Singe d) Girafe

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: How do you say Cat in French? A: Chat.
2. Q: What is the French word for Dog? A: Chien.
3. Q: How do you say Rabbit in French? A: Lapin.
4. Q: What is the French word for Bird? A: Oiseau.
5. Q: How do you say Fish in French? A: Poisson.
6. Q: What is the French word for Lion? A: Lion.
7. Q: How do you say Elephant in French? A: Éléphant.
8. Q: What is the French word for Giraffe? A: Girafe.
9. Q: How do you say Turtle in French? A: Tortue.
10. Q: What is the French word for Monkey? A: Singe.

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Presentation:

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic (Fruits).

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic: Animals in French.

Step 3:

The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show flashcards with pictures of animals and pronounce each name.
• Play recordings of animal sounds (if available) and ask pupils to match the sound to the animal.
• Use simple sentences to describe the animals.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and repeat the names of animals.
• Mimic animal sounds (if applicable).
• Use the names of animals in simple sentences.

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions:

1. How do you say Cat in French?
2. What is the French word for Dog?
3. How do you say Rabbit in French?
4. What is the French word for Bird?
5. How do you say Fish in French?
6. What is the French word for Lion?
7. How do you say Elephant in French?
8. What is the French word for Giraffe?
9. How do you say Turtle in French?
10. What is the French word for Monkey?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes round to mark and provide feedback on the pupils’ work.

More Useful Links:

• Body Parts French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
• Simple Commands French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
• Learning the Names of Fruits in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

 

This lesson plan is designed to be student-centered, encouraging interaction and participation while introducing animals in French in a fun and engaging way.